Taproot Cafe

I enjoyed this little bar/cafe below the Willows Inn.  We sat at the bar and got a chance to chat up the bartendress who was polite and professional.  They had three local beers on tap including an IPA, a Porter and an Ale.  The pints were reasonable, about $5 per.   We only had a few snacks and didn't get to try out any of the sandwiches or soups.  They also have an espresso bar for that caffeine fix.   Hours are 11:00 to 6:30 daily.   Cute seating both indoors or out and about five seats at the bar.

Beautiful and fitting for the island. Hours are funky but see last thought. Plus food made from upstairs willows inn chefs. Had a bean soup here that I am still thinking about.

Tragic. This place used to be one of our favorite places to go when we would visit the island before we moved here. The food was good, the owners were friendly, and the view was fabulous. Then the ownership changed, and now it's not even a cafe. It calls itself a  "cybercafe", which is about as useful here on the island as a hat on a pig. I guess they are trying to cater to the guests at the Willows, but on the few occasions I have been in there the place has been a tomb. The only food available other than coffee is pre-packaged sandwiches and soup. There are few things more heartbreaking in this economy than seeing a successful local business yanked in favor of someone's corporate "vision" of what should be there. Don't waste your time.